The facility is designed for the safety and well being of both inmates and detention officers. The movement and management of inmates takes place in a master control center area where detention officers conduct video, audio and visual monitoring of inmates and all jail activities through state of the art electronic security access systems. The master control center officers are also responsible for monitoring all of the internal and external security systems for the detention center, the police station, and the new court complex.

Three nutritious meals are prepared daily in the detention center, lowering meal cost by approximately 50% as compared to previous food service contract rates.

The Los Alamos Police Department Detention Center manages the intake, care, containment, transportation, and release of inmates. The detention center is staffed by 16 full time detention officers.

Inmate Activity and Programs

Inmates within the detention facility are able to participate in a variety of different inmate programs. New programs and volunteers are welcome for consideration.These programs are conducted by volunteers from within the community.

Anger
Management

Christian Church
Services

Correspondence
Bible Studies

GED Programs
and tutoring

Jail-Based
Drug Rehabilitation

Inmates in the detention facility are offered a limited amount of privileges as a method to promote good behavior during their incarceration. Inmates violating the rules of the detention facility may be subject to a loss of some or all of their privileges and may be subject to further disciplinary actions.

Watching T.V in the Dayroom

Outdoor recreation with other inmates

Ability to keep personal items in their cell

Telephone usage for personal calls

Commissary purchases

Visitor Information

We encourage visits from family and friends of individuals incarcerated in the detention facility. Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling the facility at (505) 662-8235. Click here for Department Hours of Operation.

The following rules apply for visitors of inmates in the Detention Facility.

All visitors must be 18 years of age. Only exception is children visiting a parent will be accompanied by a legal guardian

All visitors will be required to show some type of picture identification.

Anyone who is intoxicated will not be allowed to visit.

Inmates retain the right to refuse visits.

Visiting hours may be cancelled at any time for appropriate reasons.

Visitors are allowed to bring only pre-approved items to inmates.

Detention officers may immediately end a visit if arguing or disruptive behavior occurs on the part of the inmate or visitor.

Any special visits will be arranged through the Detention Supervisor.

Anyone who is on probation/parole will not be allowed to visit.

Anyone who has been incarcerated at the facility within the ninety days will not be allowed to visit.

Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting times can be found in the Department Hours of Operation. LAPD detention staff does fingerprinting on paper for those persons requesting them for employment or other purposes. Most people have two sets of prints taken. Make sure you bring the following:

Official fingerprint cards from the agency/organization requesting your prints.

$5.00 cash per card.

Valid Photo Identification.

The Records or the Detention staff will issue you a cash receipt for fingerprinting on paper cards. If the prints are illegible or rejected for any reason, LAPD will re-do the fingerprints provided that you have your receipt.

The Records Division also does electronic fingerprinting through the Gemalto Cogent Applicant system on Monday through Friday. Please bring the following with you: